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FORSAN H S

411 W 6TH, FORSAN, TX 79733 · (432) 457-2223 · Howard County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL352 STUDENTS
Enrollment
352
High
DISTRICT 348 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
149 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
51
Grade 7
53
Grade 8
47
Grade 9
49
Grade 10
61
Grade 11
46
Grade 12
45
Student demographics
White
20759%
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
12836%
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 54%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 13%
Asian
103%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 6%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18753%
Female
16547%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
71.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +71.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
49.0%
TX avg 42.0%
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
57.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
55.4%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.5pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
352
-44 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 14.2:1
% White
59%
was 66%
% Hispanic
36%
was 27%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About FORSAN H S

FORSAN H S is one of the cozy senior highs in FORSAN, Texas, run under FORSAN ISD, with 352 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 56% leaner than typical.

FORSAN ISD runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 695 students. FORSAN H S is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, FORSAN H S records that 59% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 36% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.4:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 42% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is south of Howard County's rate of about 60%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, FORSAN H S performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 55.4%, the actual is 57.9%, a residual of +2.5 points.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Howard County indicate median household income runs about $69,649, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Howard County's 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,521 students), FORSAN H S is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: FORSAN EL, around 0.2 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 2 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Among the 6 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), FORSAN H S ranks 1st on composite proficiency, ahead of the local average of 43.7%.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at FORSAN H S has contracted 11%, going from 396 students in 2018 to 352 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 27% to 36% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 14.2:1 in 2018 to 11.4:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Howard County at a glance

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Population
32,290
Census ACS
Median income
$69,649
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
5,521 students

Quick facts

School name
FORSAN H S
District
FORSAN ISD
Address
411 W 6TH, FORSAN, TX 79733
Phone
(432) 457-2223
County
Howard County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
352
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
149 (42%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
481962001813
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About FORSAN H S
How large is FORSAN H S?
FORSAN H S enrolls approximately 352 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does FORSAN H S serve?
FORSAN H S serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at FORSAN H S?
Approximately 11.4:1 students per teacher at FORSAN H S.
How diverse is FORSAN H S?
FORSAN H S reports a student body of 59% White, 36% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is FORSAN H S in?
FORSAN H S is part of FORSAN ISD.
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